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    • Day 78

      Singapur - Tag 2 - Sentosa

      November 3, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      Hüt simer di funn Insle vo Singapur ga erkunde. Mitem Cable Car simer vom Festland uf d Insle gfahre. Sinis fasch chli vorcho wi im ne Skigebiet. Aschliessend heimer d Universal Studios, z Madame Tusseaud Museum, diversi virtual reality Aktivitäte, e Skypark mit riise schoukle und e witeri "Wasser-Füür-Musik-Show" dörfe gniesse.Read more

    • Day 123

      Singapore - Overview & Zoo (1 of 2)

      May 17, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F

      Singapore, the 5th most visited city in the world, is an island country, the largest and busiest port in Southeast Asia just 85 miles north of the equator. The population here of 6 Million (76% Chinese) is in 281 square miles. It is one island with 63 islets and keeps growing due to ongoing land reclamation. It is an exciting modern city that represents the old with Little India, Chinatown and the Arab Quarter and the new with modern hotels and shopping malls. There are the Merlions that represent the city as the head of a lion as they roar ahead in progress and the fish as it was once a fishing village. Five religions are practiced here, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Hinduism, and some Jews (3 Synagogues), and all are obvious as you walk/drive the city. Its British colonial beginnings are evident in the architecture. It is a UNESCO city with exceptional botanical and orchid gardens. The modern and ultra-modern new skyscrapers and efficient clean trains show Singapore’s growth in the last 50 years as a major commerce and tourism destination.

      Although it has a history that goes back millennia, as documented in the 17th century, the Malay Annals, its modern era began in 1819 with Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar negotiating with the Sultan and settling in this area as a trading post of the British empire. In 1867 Singapore became part of Britain (except for 1942-45 under Japanese rule). From 1950-90 transition from a state of political unrest and illiterate and poor. Now it is a stable high economic status. David Marshall, Chief Minister right with individuals was instrumental in forging the idea of sovereignty as well as in subsequent negotiations that led to its eventual self-governance from the United Kingdom in 1959. In 1959 Singapore became self-governed and in 1963 became part of the federation of Malaysia, Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak. After being expelled from Malaysia, Singapore became independent as the Republic of Singapore in 1965, with Lee Kuan Yew and Yusof bin Ishak as the first prime minister and president respectively.

      This is a story of early leadership and nationhood created to succeed not just survive. There was a lack of democracy during this time but in the name of helping the people. Lee Kuan Yew's, who is given credit for much of the modernization here, emphasized rapid economic growth, support for business entrepreneurship, and limitations on internal democracy that shaped Singapore's policies for the next half-century. Economic growth continued throughout the 1980s, with the unemployment rate falling to 3% and real GDP growth averaging at about 8% up until 1999. During the 1980s, Singapore began to shift towards high-tech industries, such as the wafer fabrication sector, in order to remain competitive. Lee oversaw Singapore's transformation into a developed country with a high-income economy within his premiership. In the process, he forged a highly effective, anti-corrupt government and civil service. Lee implemented long-term social and economic planning, championing civic nationalism, meritocracy, and multiracialism as governing principles, making English the major language to facilitate trade with the world (the population also speaks Malay, Mandarin and Tamil).
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    • Day 123

      Singapore - Night time nature (2 of 2)

      May 17, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F

      We decided to take an adventure this evening and got a cab to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve Night Safari in Singapore. It was a 45-minute ride but once we got there well worth it. Billed as the World’s First Nocturnal Wildlife Park, this zoo is ONLY open at night. We went on the Night Safari to see the many animals that are most active at night. Singapore supported building of a nocturnal park in Singapore in 1994 for $63 million and occupies 86 acres of houses over 900 animals representing over 100 species, of which 41% are threatened species. Unlike traditional nocturnal houses, which reverse the day-night cycle of animals so they will be active by day, the Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night between 7pm and 12midnight. It is divided into six geographical zones, which can be explored either on foot via four walking trails, or by tram in the dimly lit park so as not to disturb the animals. These nocturnal creatures that sleep during the day can only be seen like this. We started with a presentation and overviews called Creatures of the Night which was more of a show to see how animals are trained. Then we took the 30-minute tram around the park in the dark to see the wildlife, upfront and person with no barriers between us and them.

      The animals of the Night Safari, ranging from axis deer and African buffalo to Indian rhinoceros and pangolins to lions and Asian elephants, are made visible by lighting that resembles moonlight it is dim enough not to disturb animal behavior. The open zoo concept animals in enclosures by hidden moats instead of cages. The naturalistic enclosures simulate the animals' native habitat. Animals are separated from visitors with natural barriers, cattle grids were laid all over the park to prevent hoofed animals from moving one habitat to another. Moats were designed to look like streams and rivers to enable animals to be put on show in open areas.

      We opted to do the tram a second time and saw some animals that had been sleeping were now eating or roaming around.

      A fun evening and will plan to go to the zoo during the day the next time we are in Singapore.
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    • Day 102

      We are yellow carded!

      March 16 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

      With our diversion around Africa comes the threat of yellow fever and malaria. Viking has really stepped up and provided the yellow fever vaccine to anyone who wanted it, free of charge! We got ours this morning on board while docked in Singapore. Malaria pills are on their way, again, free of charge.Read more

    • Day 5

      Universal studio

      January 12, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

      Journée au parc d’attraction 🎢 j’ai adoré !
      Après j’ai visité la petite plage à côté, parce que le parc a fermé assez tôt. Et après je suis allée au resto c’était très sympas, je me suis senti bien. Et le chanteur m’a demandé ce que je voulais qui chante et je lui ai demandé du Queen pardi. 🤩Read more

    • Day 7

      Die Welt-Metropole und wir Vol.2

      April 7, 2023 in Singapore

      Nach einer erholsamen Nacht ging es für uns heute in Tag 2 in Singapur.

      Wir fuhren gewohnt mit dem Bus und besuchten nun das dritte Land "China". Dort angekommen erstreckte sich ein großer Tempel, den wir ebenfalls besichtigten. Der Duft von Räucherstäbchen lag in der Luft. Herrlich!

      Im Anschluss schlenderten wir durch die Gassen und kauften das eine oder andere Souvenir. Ebenso gönnten wir uns heute ein nettes Lokal mit Michelin-Stern und genossen da unser Frühstücksmittagessen. Luxuriös war es nicht, denn das ist der erste und glaube auch einzige Streetfoodstand, der damit ausgezeichnet wurde. Das Essen (Soya Sauce Chicken Rice) war lecker, sehr preiswert aber nichts besonderes 😉

      Mit vollem Bauch ging es weiter noch zu zwei weiteren Tempeln. Ein Hinduistischer und einen Taoitischen. Der zweitere Lag in einem sehr modernen Viertel von Singapur und dort stand ein Wolkenkratzer nach dem anderen. So wie man es aus verschiedensten Reportagen kennt.

      Nächster Halt war dann der Mount Faber. Hier hieß es Treppen hoch und wir hatten das Essen wieder verarbeitet 😅

      Die Aussicht war schön und wir machten dort einen kleinen Rundgang bis wir wieder hinab gingen und uns auf dem Weg nach Sentosa machten. Auf dem Weg dorthin ging es teils durch einen kleinen Dschungel. Herrlich! Die Urlaube sind wir ja eigentlich gewohnt 😉

      Der Weg nach Sentosa ging die meiste Zeit am Wasser lang und dabei gab's für uns noch ein Eis oben drauf. Also kulinarisch geht's uns hier nicht schlecht.

      Sentosa ist eine sehr künstliche Insel und voller touristischen Schnickschnack aber auch mit "weißen" Strand. Ebenso sind dort die Universal Studios zu finden, da kamen doch Erinnerungen hoch. 😉

      Dort verbrachten wir etwas Zeit und schauten links und rechts bis es für uns wieder zurück aufs "Festland" ging 😉

      Mit dem Bus fuhren wir wieder zurück zur Marina Bay, da wir eine besondere Mission hatten. Den wir wollten ja noch unsere Drohne steigen lassen. Es hat geklappt und wir haben ein paar schöne Aufnahmen machen können.

      Wir gingen nochmals zu unserem Stamm-Asiaten unten in der Mall des Marina Bays essen und machten uns dann wieder zu den Supertrees um noch einmal die Show zu genießen. Sie war mal wieder zauberhaft!!

      Diesmal ging es für uns nicht direkt nach Hause sondern wir ließen nochmals die Drohne fliegen und machten uns auf dem Weg zur nächsten Show wieder an der Marina Bay. Die Wassershow vom ersten Tag haben wir uns nochmal aus einem anderen Blickwinkel angeschaut und was sollen wir sagen auch diese ist mehr als beeindruckend.

      Nun heißt es für uns auf Wiedersehen Singapur! Es war uns mehr als ein Fest und hat wirklich Spaß gemacht. Können wir super als kleinen Zwischenstopp empfehlen!

      Morgen geht's für uns nach Bali und wir genießen die etwas entspanntere Zeit, da unsere Füße langsam brennen, wie verrückt.
      Aber vorab erkunden wir nochmal den Flughafen!

      Also gibt's morgen die ersten News aus Bali.

      Bis dahin! Fühlt Euch gedrückt! 😘
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    • Day 3

      Freunde - egal wo!

      January 31 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      Geplant - aber klein und gross haben sich auf das Treffen mit Simon sehr gefreut 😊 so cool 😎
      Jetzt verbringen wir die beiden Tage in Singapore mit Simon, bis er beruflich wieder nach Hause fliegt 👨‍✈️ und unsere Reise weiter nach Perth führt. 🇦🇺🦘Read more

    • Day 39

      Universalstudios

      February 5 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

      Universalstudios, hier haben wir heute unseren Tag verbracht.
      Erstmal hat Basti einen Kollegen in Singapur getroffen, nur Zufall.
      Der hatte die Studios auch als Ziel.
      Wir haben Shrek, die Minions, Transformers und und und getroffen.
      Es war auf alle Fälle einen Besuch Wert 😁
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    • Day 30

      Singapur Morgen

      January 20, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ 🌧 24 °C

      Heute unternehmen wir einen Spaziergang nach Sentosa (doch zuerst durch einen laaaangen Korridor bis wir zur Pass konntrolle ) die Vergnügungs Insel in Singapur und ist auch Fast Menschen leer sehr interessant.
      Es hat ein Aquarium, Universal Studios. Wasserpark und viele viele Hotels und Restaurants …….. Ah natürlich das habe ich fastvergessen hat es zwei Gondelbahnen die zur und auf der insel Fahre.
      Nach unseren Bemühungen alles zu erkundeten entdeckten wir ein ????? Natürlich einen Starbucks 🤣🤣👍.
      11.15 Uhr haben wir uns am Schiff eingeloggt da 11.30 Uhr alle an Bord sein sollten 👍😎 doch die Busse kamen erst 12.00 Uhr zurück. Es war eine schöne Zeit hier in Singapur. Bis bald in Singapur 👍😀😀.
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    • Day 123

      Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia

      May 16, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F

      This is a new port for us.
      Our tour starting time was “upon cruise ship arrival”. According to the schedule we had to arrive at 8:00am, but we arrived a little earlier and Boris and I were at the terminal by 7:45am. Our tour guide was not there. So we thought he will arrive by 8:00am. By 8:30am still no tour guide. We started to worry. I tried to call the numbers on the reservation…no answer. Two other people were waiting for the same tour.
      Finally the tour guide showed up at 9:00am. His papers indicated the tour starting time 9:00am. Can’t blame him, it the agency fault.
      The van was very comfortable for 4 people. Each of us had a row.
      After driving for 45min we arrived at downtown of the city at KLCC park to take pictures of Petronas Towers. They are second tallest buildings in the world.
      Then we drove to the Batu Caves. This Hindu Temple is placed on the inside of the massive cave on top of a huge mountain. The only way to see it is to climb up the 272 stairs while avoiding 300 monkeys and lots of pigeons. Also suffering from the heat. When I reached the top, the view was amazing. The second cave is where the real beauty is: the hanging vines and trees line the cliff with monkeys all around.
      Boris went up only 20 or so steps and I was trying to climb up and down as fast as I could. When I came down, I could not find him. I tried to call him few times, but his phone was off. I saw a couple from our ship and asked them if they see Boris send him to the store 10. Finally, after apparently 20 min he came.
      Our next stop was Medeka Square (Independence Square). On August 30th of 1957, the British flag was lowered and Malayan flag was raised for the first time, the ceremony of Malayan independence was then held.
      A95 meter flagpole, one of the tallest in the world, located there.

      The next stop was King’s Palace. It is an official residence of the monarch of Malaysia. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old one located in a different part of the city. There are 9 sultans in Malaysia and each Sultan has 5 years term to be the main Sultan.

      After a quick lunch, we visited a place in a city where two rivers merge. That is the place where the name of the city originated.
      Kuala Lumpur is translates as the muddy confluence is two rivers. It is the spot where Klang River and Combak River meet.

      The next stop was Central Market, where we spent useless 40 minutes.
      Then he drove us thru China Town and then to see Thean Hou Temple.
      In addition to be one of the most beautiful temples, the view of the city is very nice when you climb many steps to the top.

      By now we had to drive back to the ship. After an hour drive, we were back on the ship very tired, but we loved the tour.
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